[ˈvəːtɪkl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- at right angles to a horizontal plane; in a direction, or having an alignment, such that the top is directly above the bottom
(e.g: the vertical axis)

- involving different levels or stages of a hierarchy or process

- relating to the crown of the head

- denoting a point at the zenith or the highest point of something


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘directly overhead’): from French, or from late Latin verticalis, from vertex (see vertex)

[ˈvəːtɪkl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a vertical line or plane
(e.g: the columns incline several degrees away from the vertical)

- an upright structure
(e.g: we remodelled the opening with a simple lintel and unadorned verticals)

- the distance between the highest and lowest points of a ski area
(e.g: the resort claims a vertical of 2,100 metres)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘directly overhead’): from French, or from late Latin verticalis, from vertex (see vertex)